JP4097380B2 - Transportation fee settlement device and transportation fee settlement method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a traffic fee settlement apparatus that settles a traffic fee based on recorded information recorded on a recording medium such as a prepaid card used for payment of the traffic fee.And transportation fee settlement methodAbout.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When using a boarding ticket in transportation such as a train, a user purchases a boarding ticket at a ticket machine and passes the purchased boarding ticket through an automatic ticket gate. Thus, since the user must purchase a boarding ticket every time he / she uses transportation, convenience for the user is impaired. On the other hand, in the case of using a boarding pass, it is not necessary to purchase a boarding ticket, and it is sufficient to simply pass the boarding pass through an automatic ticket gate. However, in the case of a boarding pass, there is an inconvenience that only a predetermined use section can be used.
[0003]
Thus, an automatic ticket gate that can use a recording medium such as a prepaid card (hereinafter referred to as a ticket card) has been developed and used for payment of transportation charges. As a result, the user can use the transportation system without purchasing a ticket at the ticket vending machine and without being restricted by the use section.
[0004]
By the way, in recent years, in order to eliminate excessive congestion during so-called rush hours, non-rush hours are set as discount time zones in order to decentralize the use time for users to use transportation facilities. In the case of using transportation facilities, discount fee services for discounting transportation fees have been introduced in various transportation facilities. Even in the above-mentioned ticket card, a discount ticket card that can be used for transportation by paying a discount fee discounted by a predetermined amount from the normal fee when used in a discount time zone is manufactured and used. Yes.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the discount ticket card as described above is a special ticket card different from the normal ticket card, and when using the normal ticket card, it was a discount time zone at the time of non-rush hour Sometimes you have to pay a regular fee instead of a discounted fee. Therefore, there is a problem that the user must use a discount ticket card for use in a discount time zone and a normal ticket card for use in a non-discount time zone.
[0006]
In addition, transportation management companies need to sell two types of ticket cards: regular ticket cards and discounted ticket cards. There was a problem that the cost required for equipment such as a machine increased.
[0007]
  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and stores information related to discounted time zones, and determines whether or not the point of time for paying a transportation fee is included in the discounted time zones, thereby providing a discount ticket card. Transportation fee settlement device that allows you to pay a discounted fee using a regular ticket card without using itAnd transportation fee settlement methodThe purpose is to provide.
[0008]
In addition, another object of the present invention is to determine whether or not the time point at the start or end of use of the transportation facility is included in the discount time zone, and depending on each case. The present invention is to provide a transportation fee settlement apparatus that can provide appropriate discount fee services.
[0009]
Another object of the present invention is to provide a transportation fee settlement apparatus that allows a user to easily understand that he / she has enjoyed a discount fee service by printing a discount amount discounted from a normal fee on a ticket card. It is in.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  BookThe transportation fee settlement apparatus according to the invention isWhen using transportation,Discount time when the traffic fee becomes a discount fee in the traffic fee settlement apparatus that settles the traffic fee when the transportation fee is paid using the recording medium in which the record information including the valuable value information is recorded. A discount time zone information storage unit for storing discount time zone information indicating a zone;A traffic fee information storage unit for storing first traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a discount time zone, second traffic fee information different from the first traffic fee information, and third traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a non-discount time zone And the record information recorded on the recording medium includes a discount flag indicating whether or not the time point when the use of transportation was started was included in the discount time zone, and the discount time zone information storage unit The first determination means for determining whether or not the time point at which the use of transportation is started is included in the discount time zone, and the means for updating the discount flag based on the determination result of the first determination means; A second determination unit that refers to the discount time zone information storage unit and determines whether or not the time point when the use of the transportation facility ends is included in the discount time zone, and is recorded on the recording medium from the recording medium. Read recorded information On the basis of the determination result of the second determination means and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, it is determined that only the use start time or only the use end time is included in the discount time zone. The first payment amount calculation means for calculating the payment amount based on the first transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit, the determination result of the second determination means, and the recording medium. Based on the second traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit when it is determined that both the use start time and the use end time are included in the discount time zone based on the discount flag included in the recorded information. A second payment amount calculating means for calculating the payment amount, a determination result of the second determination means, and a time point when the use is started based on a discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, and A third payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the third traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit, when it is determined that the end point of use is not included in the discount time zone; First payment calculation means, second payment calculation means or thirdUpdate means for updating the valuable information based on the payment amount calculated by the payment amount calculation means, and recording means for recording the valuable value information updated by the update means in the recording information of the recording medium. It is characterized by.
[0011]
  BookThe transportation fee settlement apparatus according to the invention isBased on the determination result of the second determination means and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, it is determined that the use start time and / or the use end time of the transportation facility are included in the discount time zone. A discount amount calculating means for calculating a discount amount based on the first traffic fee information and the third traffic fee information or the second traffic fee information and the third traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit, Printing means for printing on the recording medium the start time and / or end time of use of the transportation facility and the discount amount calculated by the discount amount calculation meansAnd further comprising.
[0012]
  BookPayment of transportation fees related to the inventionMethodIsRecorded on the recording medium in the transportation fee settlement method used when the transportation fee is paid using the recording medium in which the recording information including the valuable value information is recorded, when using the transportation facility. The recorded information includes a discount flag that indicates whether or not the time when the use of transportation was started was included in the discount time zone, and the discount time indicating the discount time zone in which the traffic fee is the discount rate The discount information is updated based on the first determination step for determining whether or not the discounted time zone is included in the discount time zone with reference to the band information and the determination result in the first determination step A second determination step that refers to the discount time zone information and determines whether or not the time point when the use of the transportation facility ends is included in the discount time zone, and is recorded on the recording medium from the recording medium. Have Based on the determination result in the step of reading the record information and the determination result in the second determination step and the discount flag included in the record information read from the recording medium, only the point of use start or the point of end of use is included in the discount time zone. A first payment amount calculating step of calculating a payment amount based on first traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in the discount time zone, a determination result in the second determination step, and the recording, When it is determined that both the use start time and use end time are included in the discount time zone based on the discount flag included in the record information read from the medium, second traffic fee information different from the first traffic fee information Included in the second payment amount calculating step for calculating the payment amount based on the determination result, the determination result in the second determination step, and the recording information read from the recording medium. When it is determined that the use start time and use end time are not included in the discount time zone based on the discount flag, the payment amount is calculated based on the third traffic fee information indicating the traffic fee in the non-discount time zone. A third payment amount calculating step; an update step for updating the valuable value information based on the payment amount calculated in the first payment amount calculation step, the second payment amount calculation step or the third payment amount calculation step; A recording step of recording the valuable value information updated in the updating step in the recording information of the recording medium.It is characterized by that.
[0013]
  BookThe transportation fee settlement apparatus according to the invention is a transportation fee, and when the transportation fee is paid using a recording medium in which recording information including valuable value information is recorded, the transportation fee In the transportation fee settlement apparatus that performs the settlement, the discount time zone information storage unit that stores the discount time zone information indicating the discount time zone in which the traffic fee becomes the discount fee, and the first traffic fee information that indicates the traffic fee in the discount time zone as well asSecond traffic fee information different from the first traffic fee informationThe number indicating the toll in the non-discount time zone3A transportation fee information storage unit for storing transportation fee information;The recorded information recorded on the recording medium includes a discount flag indicating whether or not the time when the use of transportation was started was included in the discount time zone.Refer to the discount time zone information storage unit and start using transportationThe point isDetermine whether it is included in the discount time zoneFirstA determination means;Based on the determination result of the first determination unit, the discount flag is included in the discount time zone by referring to the means for updating the discount flag, the time of getting off and the discount time zone information storage unit when getting off the vehicle. Second determination means for determining whether or not to be recorded, means for reading recorded information recorded on the recording medium from the recording medium when getting off, and the secondJudgment meansBased on the determination result and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, only the time of starting use or the time of ending useA first payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the first traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit when it is determined that it is included in the discount time zone;SecondJudgment meansThe use start time and use end time are determined based on the determination result and the discount flag included in the record information read from the recording medium.Included in discount hoursRuA second payment amount calculation means for calculating a payment amount based on the second traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit,When it is determined that the use start time and use end time are not included in the discount time zone based on the determination result of the second determination means and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, A third payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the third traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit;First payment calculation means,Second payment calculation meansOr third payment calculation meansAnd updating means for updating the valuable value information based on the payment amount calculated by step (b), and recording means for recording the valuable value information updated by the updating means in the recording information of the recording medium. .
[0014]
  BookPayment of transportation fees related to the inventionMethodIsRecorded on the recording medium in the transportation fee settlement method used when the transportation fee is paid using the recording medium in which the recording information including the valuable value information is recorded, when using the transportation facility. The recorded information includes a discount flag that indicates whether or not the time of the start of use of transportation was included in the discount time zone, and the discount when the boarding time and the transportation fee are discounted when boarding A first determination step that refers to discount time zone information indicating a time zone and determines whether or not the point of time when the use of transportation is started is included in the discount time zone, and a determination result in the first determination step. A step of updating the discount flag, a second determination step of determining whether or not the time point when the use of the transportation facility is included is included in the discount time zone by referring to the get-off time and the discount time zone information when getting off the vehicle; Reading the recorded information recorded on the recording medium from the recording medium, the determination result in the second determining step, and a discount flag included in the recorded information read from the recording medium. A first payment amount calculating step of calculating a payment amount based on first traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in the discount time zone, when it is determined that only the time point or only the end point of use is included in the discount time zone; , When it is determined that both the use start time and the use end time are included in the discount time zone based on the determination result in the second determination step and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, A second payment amount calculating step for calculating a payment amount based on second traffic fee information different from the first traffic fee information; a determination result in the second determination step; When it is determined that the use start time and use end time are not included in the discount time zone based on the discount flag included in the record information read from the recording medium, the third indicating the traffic fee in the non-discount time zone Based on the payment amount calculated in the third payment amount calculation step for calculating the payment amount based on the traffic fee information, the first payment amount calculation step, the second payment amount calculation step, or the third payment amount calculation step, An update step for updating the valuable value information; and a recording step for recording the valuable value information updated in the update step in the recording information of the recording medium.It is characterized by that.
[0017]
  BookIn case of invention, transportation fee is discountedChargeStore the discount time zone information indicating the discount time zone to beDiscount time zone informationStorageA traffic fee information storage unit for storing a first traffic fee indicating a traffic fee in a discount time zone, a second traffic fee different from the first traffic fee, and a third traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a non-discount time zone;WithThe And,At the start or end of use of transportation, or at the start and end of useIs included in the discount time zone. here,Only at the start of use or only at the end of useIf it is determined that it is included in the discount period,Based on the first transportation feeCalculate paymentHowever, if it is determined that neither time is included in the discount time zone, the payment amount is calculated based on the third transportation fee.To do.Furthermore, when it is determined that both the use start time and use end time are included in the discount time zone, the amount of payment is calculated based on the second traffic charge information. As a resultBased on the payment amount, the valuable information included in the recording information recorded on the recording medium is updated, and the updated valuable information is recorded in the recording information of the recording medium.
[0018]
  in this way,When to start or end the use of transportation, or bothWhen the time point is included in the discount time zone, the discount fee is calculated by, for example, discounting a fixed amount from the normal fee or multiplying the normal fee by a certain discount rate.Therefore, if any time point at the start or end of use is included in the discount time zone, the user can pay the discount fee. In addition, when both the time point at the start of use and the time point at the end of use are included in the discount time zone, the discount amount can be made larger than when either time point is included in the discount time zone.As a result, even if a normal recording medium is used instead of a recording medium dedicated to the discount fee service,Providing users with discount services that are appropriate for each casebe able to. Therefore, even if the user does not have a recording medium dedicated to discounting, when using the transportation facility during the discounted time period, it is sufficient to pay a discount fee, so that convenience can be achieved.Furthermore, the discount fee can be easily calculated by providing the discount time zone information storage unit and the traffic fee information storage unit. In addition, the discount flag of the record information recorded on the recording medium is updated and the recorded information is read from the recording medium according to whether or not the time when the use of the transportation facility is included in the discount time zone. At this time, based on the discount flag, it is determined whether or not the point of time when the use of transportation is started is included in the discount time zone, so it is quickly determined whether or not the use start time is included in the discount time zone. It is possible to quickly calculate a fee according to the use time of the transportation facility.
[0019]
In addition, when the usage in the discount time zone increases in accordance with the improvement of the convenience for the user in this way, the usage time can be dispersed and the congestion situation at the rush hour can be eased.
[0020]
Furthermore, since the transportation company can provide a discount fee service to the user without selling a recording medium dedicated to discounting, the facility cost can be reduced.
[0021]
  BookAccording to the invention,The first traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit when it is determined that the discounted time zone includes the use start time or use end time of the transportation facility, or both use start and use end times. The discount amount is calculated based on the second traffic fee information and the third traffic fee information. Then, the time point when the use of the transportation facility is started, the time point when the use is ended, or both points of time, and the calculated discount amount are printed on the recording medium.
[0022]
  in this way,The discount amount discounted from the normal fee is printed on the ticket card together with the point in time when the discount amount is applied, so that the user can easily understand that he / she has enjoyed the discount fee service. As a result, the use time can be further distributed.
[0023]
  BookAccording to the invention, a discount time zone information storage unit for storing discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the traffic fee becomes a discount fee, a first traffic fee indicating a traffic fee in the discount time zone, andSecond traffic fee information different from the first traffic fee informationThe number indicating the toll in the non-discount time zone3A traffic fee information storage unit for storing traffic fee information; And when you start using transportationOrEnd of useOr at the start and end of useIs included in the discount time zone. here,Only at the start of use or only at the end of useIf it is determined that it is included in the discount time zone, the payment amount is calculated based on the first transportation fee.Both timesIf it is determined that it is not included in the discount time zone,3Calculate the payment amount based on the traffic fee.Furthermore, when it is determined that both the use start time and use end time are included in the discount time zone, the amount of payment is calculated based on the second traffic charge information.Based on the payment amount calculated as a result, the valuable information included in the recording information recorded in the recording medium is updated, and the updated valuable information is recorded in the recording information of the recording medium.
[0024]
  in this way,When the use of transportation facilities starts or ends, or when both are included in the discount time zone, the amount paid in the discount time zone is discounted, for example, a certain amount from the normal fee The discount rate is calculated by multiplying the normal rate by a certain discount rate.ThereforeIf the discount time zone includes any point in time when the service starts or ends,The user can pay a discount fee.In addition, when both the time point at the start of use and the time point at the end of use are included in the discount time zone, the discount amount can be made larger than when either time point is included in the discount time zone. Thus, even when a normal recording medium is used instead of a recording medium dedicated to the discount fee service, an appropriate discount fee service corresponding to each case can be provided to the user. Therefore, even if the user does not have a recording medium dedicated to discounting, when using the transportation facility during the discounted time period, it is sufficient to pay a discount fee, so that convenience can be achieved. Furthermore, the discount fee can be easily calculated by providing the discount time zone information storage unit and the traffic fee information storage unit. In addition, the discount flag of the recorded information recorded on the recording medium is updated and read from the recording medium according to whether or not the time of use of the transportation facility is included in the discount time zone when boarding Based on the discount flag, it is determined whether or not the point of use of transportation facilities is included in the discount time zone, so it is possible to quickly determine whether or not the use start time is included in the discount time zone. The charge according to the use time of the transportation can be calculated quickly.
[0031]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings illustrating embodiments thereof.
FIG. 1 is an external view showing the external appearance of the transportation fee settlement apparatus of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a traffic fee settlement apparatus (hereinafter referred to as a settlement apparatus) of the present invention which is an automatic ticket gate. This settlement apparatus 1 includes an insertion slot 2 for accepting insertion of a ticket card 100, an insertion A discharge port 3 for discharging the ticket card 100 inserted into the port 2 and a passage door 4 for enabling / disabling the passage of the user are provided.
[0032]
The ticket card 100 has a magnetic recording area for recording information related to the ticket card (hereinafter referred to as ticket information). The ticket information includes a ticket issuing date indicating the date on which the ticket card 100 was issued, a boarding station identifier for identifying the boarding station, and a ticket card when the ticket card 100 is issued. Information such as the amount given to 100, the amount consumed by the ticket card 100, and the balance that can be consumed is included. Further, the ticket information includes a discount flag which will be described later.
[0033]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the settlement apparatus 1 is an automatic ticket gate. However, the transportation fee settlement apparatus according to the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a fare settlement apparatus used in transit and the like. Of course, a device such as
[0034]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the settlement apparatus 1 of the present invention.
The payment apparatus 1 includes a ROM 20 that stores various software programs necessary for the operation of the payment apparatus 1, and the various programs stored in the ROM 20 are executed by the CPU 10.
[0035]
In addition, the settlement apparatus 1 includes a RAM 30 that stores temporary data generated when the program is executed, a storage unit 40 that stores data generated in the CPU 10, and a reader / writer that reads / writes recorded information of the ticket card 100. Unit 50, receiving unit 60 that receives the ticket card 100 inserted from the insertion slot 2, a discharge unit 61 that discharges the ticket card 100 from the discharge port 3, and a door control unit 70 that controls opening and closing of the passage door 4. And a clock circuit 80 and a printing unit 90 for printing predetermined information on the back surface of the ticket card 100.
[0036]
The user inserts the ticket card 100 into the insertion slot 2 at the ticket gate. When the ticket card 100 is inserted into the insertion slot 2 and received by the receiving unit 60, the reader / writer unit 50 reads and writes the ticket information according to the procedure described later. Then, the ticket card 100 is transported by a transport device (not shown) provided inside the checkout device 1 and is discharged from the discharge port 3 through the discharge portion 61. If the CPU 10 determines that the balance in the ticket information of the ticket card 100 is insufficient, the CPU 10 instructs the door control unit 70 to close the passing door 4. Upon receiving this instruction, the door control unit 70 closes the passage door 4 to prevent the user from passing.
[0037]
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining information printed on the back surface of the ticket card 100. As shown in FIG. 3, on the back of the ticket card 100, the date at the ticket gate (“Date” in FIG. 3), the station name of the boarding station (also “Boarding Station”), and the time of boarding (also “hour” 1 ”), first boarding fee to be paid when boarding (also“ first boarding ”), station name of the getting off station (also“ getting off station ”), time of getting off (also“ hour 2 ”), consumption of the ticket card 100 Each information of possible balance (also “balance”) and discount amount for payment (also “discount”) is printed.
[0038]
FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of the time zone table 41. As shown in FIG. 4, the time zone table 41 includes two fields, a day of week field 41a and a discount time zone field 41b.
[0039]
Each day of the week is stored in the day of week field 41a, and a discount time zone to which the discount fee is applied is stored in the discount time zone field 41b. The format example shown in FIG. 4 indicates that the discount time zone is from 10:00 to 15:00 from Monday to Friday, and that the discount time zone is from 6:00 to 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday. ing.
[0040]
FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of the fare table 42. As shown in FIG. 5, the fare table 42 includes five fields: a boarding station field 42a, a getting-off station field 42b, a normal fare field 42c, a first discount fare field 42d, and a second discount fare field 42e.
[0041]
The station name of the boarding station is stored in the boarding station field 42a, and the station name of the boarding station is stored in the getting-off station field 42b. The normal fare field 42c stores a normal fare set for the usage section.
[0042]
Further, in the first discount fare field 42d, a fare that is applied when the boarding time or getting off time is included in the discount time zone in the use section, and in the second discount fare field 42e, the use section. In FIG. 4, fares applied when the boarding time and the getting off time are included in the discount time zone are stored.
[0043]
In the format example shown in FIG. 5, for example, when the boarding station is “AA” and the getting-off station is “BB”, the normal fare is 300 yen for the use section, and discount is given when boarding or getting off. It shows that 280 yen is set as the discount fare when it is included in the time zone, and 260 yen is set as the discount fare when the time of boarding and getting off is included in the discount time zone. Yes.
[0044]
Next, the operation of the settlement apparatus 1 of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of the operation of the settlement apparatus 1 of the present invention at the ticket gate when boarding.
When the payment device 1 receives the ticket card 100 at the reception unit 60 (S101), the settlement apparatus 1 reduces a predetermined initial fare from the balance in the ticket information of the received ticket card 100 (S102). If the balance is less than the initial boarding fare, that is, if the balance is insufficient (YES in S103), the door control unit 70 closes the passing door 4 (S111), and the ticket card 100 is discharged from the outlet. 3 is discharged (S110).
[0045]
On the other hand, if the balance is not insufficient in step S103 (NO in S103), the checkout apparatus 1 obtains the current time from the clock circuit 80 and refers to the time zone table 41 stored in the storage unit 40. (S104), it is determined whether or not the current time is included in the discount time zone (S105). If it is determined that it is included in the discount time zone (YES in S105), it is stored in the RAM 30 that the discount flag indicating that the boarding time is included in the discount time zone is on (S106). If it is determined in step S105 that it is not included in the discount time zone (NO in S105), the process proceeds to step S107 without executing step S106.
[0046]
Next, the settlement apparatus 1 updates the ticket information so that the discount flag is turned on when the balance in which the initial boarding fare is reduced in step S102 and the RAM 30 stores that the discount flag is on. (S107). The date, boarding station, boarding time, and initial fare are printed on the back of the ticket card 100 by the printing unit 90 (S108), and then the door control unit 70 opens the passing door 4 (S109). Is discharged from the discharge port 3 (S110).
[0047]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation of the settlement apparatus 1 of the present invention in the ticket gate when getting off.
When the payment device 1 receives the ticket card 100 at the reception unit 60 (S201), the checkout apparatus 1 refers to the information regarding the boarding station in the ticket information of the received ticket card 100 and confirms the use section (S202). .
[0048]
Next, the checkout apparatus 1 obtains the current time from the clock circuit 80 and refers to the time zone table 41 stored in the storage unit 40 (S203), and determines whether or not the current time is included in the discount time zone. Determine (S204). If it is determined that it is not included in the discount time zone (NO in S204), it is determined whether or not the discount flag in the ticket information is on (S205). If it is determined that the discount flag is not on (NO in S205), the normal fare set for the use section confirmed in step S202 is reduced from the balance in the ticket information (S206). If it is determined that the discount flag is on (YES in S205), the first discount fare set for the use section is reduced (S207).
[0049]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S204 that the current time is included in the discount time zone (YES in S204), it is similarly determined whether or not the discount flag in the ticket information is on (S208). If it is determined that the discount flag is not on (NO in S208), the first discount fare set for the use section is reduced (S209). If it is determined that the discount flag is on (YES in S208), the second discount fare set for the use section is reduced (S210).
[0050]
Next, the settlement apparatus 1 has a balance in which the normal fare is reduced in step S206, a balance in which the first discount fare is reduced in step S207 or S209, or a balance in which the second discount fare is reduced in step S210. If it is insufficient (YES in S211), the door control unit 70 closes the passing door 4 (S216) and discharges the ticket card 100 from the outlet 3 (S215).
[0051]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211 that the balance is not insufficient (NO in S211), the ticket information is updated (S212). Then, the date, boarding station, boarding time and initial fare are printed on the back of the ticket card 100 by the printing unit 90 (S213), and then the passing door 4 is opened by the door control unit 70 (S214). Is discharged from the discharge port 3 (S215).
[0052]
Through the above-described processing, the user can pay a discounted fare discounted by a predetermined amount from the normal fare depending on whether the time of boarding and / or getting off is included in the discount time zone.
[0053]
In the above-described processing, the discount fee is obtained by using a fare table in which the discount fee is stored. For example, the discount rate is not stored, and a predetermined discount rate is stored in the storage unit 40. The discount rate may be obtained by multiplying the normal rate by this discount rate. A predetermined discount amount may be stored in the storage unit 40, and the discount fee may be obtained by subtracting the discount amount from the normal fee.
[0054]
Also, the initial fare may not be settled separately, but may be settled together. Furthermore, the charge or the discount rate may be changed according to the ratio of the discount time zone to the total boarding time from the start of boarding to the end of boarding.
[0055]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the transportation fee settlement apparatus of the present invention, the discount ticket is stored by storing information on the discount time zone and determining whether or not the time point at which the traffic fee is paid is included in the discount time zone. A discount fee can be paid using a normal ticket card without using a card.
[0056]
In addition, it is determined whether or not the time point at the beginning or end of use of the transportation facility is included in the discount time zone, and an appropriate discount fee service is provided according to each case. Can be provided.
[0057]
Furthermore, the present invention has an excellent effect that the user can easily grasp that the user has enjoyed the discount fee service by printing the discount amount discounted from the normal fee on the ticket card.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view showing an external appearance of a traffic fee settlement apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the settlement apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining information printed on the back surface of a ticket card.
FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a format example of a time zone table.
FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of a fare table.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of operation of the settlement apparatus of the present invention in a ticket gate when boarding.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation flow of the checkout apparatus of the present invention at the ticket gate when getting off the vehicle.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Transportation fee adjustment device
2 insertion slot
3 outlet
4 Passing door
40 storage unit
41 time table
42 Fare table

Claims (5)

In a transportation fee settlement apparatus that settles a transportation fee when the transportation fee is paid using a recording medium in which recording information including valuable value information is recorded, when the transportation facility is used. ,
A discount time zone information storage unit for storing discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the transportation fee is a discount fee;
A traffic fee information storage unit for storing first traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a discount time zone, second traffic fee information different from the first traffic fee information, and third traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a non-discount time zone When,
The record information recorded on the recording medium includes a discount flag indicating whether or not the time of use of the transportation facility was included in the discount time zone,
The discount refers to the time zone information storage unit, a first determination means for determining whether a point when the use start transportation is included in the discount time zone,
Means for updating the discount flag based on the determination result of the first determination means;
Second determination means for referring to the discount time zone information storage unit and determining whether or not the point of time when the use of the transportation facility ends is included in the discount time zone;
Means for reading recorded information recorded on the recording medium from the recording medium;
When it is determined that only the start time of use or only the end time of use is included in the discount time zone based on the determination result of the second determination means and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium , First payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the first traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit;
When it is determined that both use start time and use end time are included in the discount time zone based on the determination result of the second determination means and the discount flag included in the record information read from the recording medium , the traffic fee A second payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the second transportation fee information stored in the information storage unit;
When it is determined that the use start time and use end time are not included in the discount time zone based on the determination result of the second determination means and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium , A third payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the third traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit;
Updating means for updating the value information based on the payment amount calculated by the first payment amount calculation means, the second payment amount calculation means or the third payment amount calculation means;
A transportation fee settlement apparatus, comprising: recording means for recording valuable value information updated by the updating means in recording information of a recording medium. Based on the determination result of the second determination means and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, it is determined that the use start time and / or the use end time of the transportation facility are included in the discount time zone. A discount amount calculating means for calculating a discount amount based on the first traffic fee information and the third traffic fee information or the second traffic fee information and the third traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit, ,
The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising: a printing unit that prints on a recording medium the time point when the transportation facility starts and / or the time point when the use ends, and the discount amount calculated by the discount amount calculation unit. Transportation fee settlement device. In the transportation fee settlement method used when the transportation fee is paid using the recording medium in which the recording information including the valuable value information is recorded when using the transportation facility,
  The record information recorded on the recording medium includes a discount flag indicating whether or not the time point of starting use of the transportation facility was included in the discount time zone,
  A first determination step of referring to discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the traffic fee becomes a discount fee, and determining whether or not the time point at which the use of the transportation facility is included is included in the discount time zone;
  Updating the discount flag based on the determination result in the first determination step;
  With reference to the discount time zone information, whether or not the point of time when transportation use ends is included in the discount time zone A second determination step for determining whether or not
  Reading recorded information recorded on the recording medium from the recording medium;
  When it is determined based on the determination result in the second determination step and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium that only the start time of use or the end time of use is included in the discount time zone A first payment amount calculating step of calculating a payment amount based on first traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in the discount time zone;
  When it is determined that both the use start time and use end time are included in the discount time zone based on the determination result in the second determination step and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, A second payment amount calculating step of calculating a payment amount based on second traffic fee information different from the one traffic fee information;
  When it is determined that the use start time and use end time are not included in the discount time zone based on the determination result in the second determination step and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, A third payment amount calculating step for calculating a payment amount based on third traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in the non-discount time zone;
  An update step for updating the value information based on the payment amount calculated in the first payment amount calculation step, the second payment amount calculation step or the third payment amount calculation step;
  A recording step of recording the valuable information updated in the updating step in the recording information of the recording medium;
  A transportation fee settlement method characterized by including: In a transportation fee settlement apparatus that settles a transportation fee when the transportation fee is paid using a recording medium in which recording information including valuable value information is recorded, when the transportation facility is used. ,
A discount time zone information storage unit for storing discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the transportation fee is a discount fee;
A traffic fee information storage unit for storing first traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a discount time zone , second traffic fee information different from the first traffic fee information, and third traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a non-discount time zone When,
The record information recorded on the recording medium includes a discount flag indicating whether or not the time of use of the transportation facility was included in the discount time zone,
Refers to the boarding time and the discount time zone information storage unit while riding, the first determination means for determining whether a point when the use start transportation is included in the discount time zone,
Means for updating the discount flag based on the determination result of the first determination means;
Second determination means for determining whether or not the time point when the use of the transportation facility is included is included in the discount time zone by referring to the get-off time and the discount time zone information storage unit when getting off;
Means for reading recorded information recorded on the recording medium from the recording medium when getting off;
When it is determined that only the start time of use or only the end time of use is included in the discount time zone based on the determination result of the second determination means and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium , First payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the first traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit;
If the both time points the determination result and the utilization start and use end based on discounted flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium the second determination means determines that Ru is included in the discount time zone, the traffic A second payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the second traffic fee information stored in the fee information storage unit;
When it is determined that the use start time and use end time are not included in the discount time zone based on the determination result of the second determination means and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, A third payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the third traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit;
Updating means for updating the valuable value information based on the payment amount calculated by the first payment amount calculation means , the second payment amount calculation means or the third payment amount calculation means ;
And a recording means for recording the valuable value information updated by the updating means in the recording information of the recording medium. In the transportation fee settlement method used when the transportation fee is paid using the recording medium in which the recording information including the valuable value information is recorded when using the transportation facility,
  The record information recorded on the recording medium includes a discount flag indicating whether or not the discount time zone includes the point of time when the use of the transportation facility is started,
  A first determination step for determining whether or not the discounted time zone includes the time when the use of the transportation facility is started with reference to discount time zone information indicating a boarding time and a discount time zone in which the traffic fee becomes a discounted fee when boarding When,
  Updating the discount flag based on the determination result in the first determination step;
  A second determination step of determining whether or not the time point when the use of the transportation facility is included is included in the discount time zone by referring to the get-off time and the discount time zone information when getting off;
  Reading recorded information recorded on the recording medium from the recording medium;
  When it is determined based on the determination result in the second determination step and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium that only the start time of use or the end time of use is included in the discount time zone A first payment amount calculating step of calculating a payment amount based on first traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in the discount time zone;
  When it is determined that both the use start time and use end time are included in the discount time zone based on the determination result in the second determination step and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, A second payment amount calculating step of calculating a payment amount based on second traffic fee information different from the one traffic fee information;
  When it is determined that the use start time and use end time are not included in the discount time zone based on the determination result in the second determination step and the discount flag included in the recording information read from the recording medium, A third payment amount calculating step for calculating a payment amount based on third traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in the non-discount time zone;
  An update step for updating the value information based on the payment amount calculated in the first payment amount calculation step, the second payment amount calculation step or the third payment amount calculation step;
  A recording step of recording the valuable information updated in the updating step in the recording information of the recording medium;
  A transportation fee settlement method characterized by including:

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